The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Madras Presidency, Saadat Ullah Khan I (1122-45h/1710-32), silver Fifth-Rupee (or Fanam) in the name of Muhammad Shah (1131-61h/1719-48), mint (Arkat) and date off flan, legend both sides, 2.29g/3h (Pridmore, SNC April 1976, pp.138-40; KM. Bombay 271). Good very fine, rare [certified and graded NGC MS 62] £100-£120

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Puddester Collection.

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Probably struck for use on the Malabar Coast; see Pridmore, SNC April 1976, pp.138-40